What is the first thing that you think of when you open your eyes each morning? Do you think about all the things you have to do that day? Do you think about the dreams you had during the night? Do you think about how tired you are? Do you think about all the pressures of your job and wish it were your day off? Do you think about something that happened yesterday or look forward to something that will happen tomorrow? What comes to your mind?
What do you think of as you lay your head on your pillow to sleep at night? Do you regret things you said or didn't say during the day? Do you think about all the things you did that day? Do you recall all the conversations you had with co workers or family members? Do you go over your plans for tomorrow in your mind? What thoughts fill your mind?
Does the Lord ever fit into your thoughts? In the morning, do you thank Him for waking you up and protecting you throughout the night? Do you thank Him for His love, grace, mercy and blessings? Do you spend time each morning just telling Him how much you love Him without asking Him for anything? Do you ask Him what He wants you to do for Him today? Do you worship Him in the morning? Or, do you stay in bed until the last minute, rush up and get ready as quickly as possible, grab a quick bite to eat, and rush out the door and on your way; saying a quick prayer in the car as you travel through traffic?
"My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up." (Psalm 5:3).
At night, before bed, do you rush to get last minute things done, lay out clothes for tomorrow, brush your teeth, set the alarm clock and go to bed hoping to quickly fall asleep. Do you spend quiet time worshipping the Lord, talking with Him (not just TO Him; there is a difference), do you spend time in His Word, and letting Him know how much you love Him?
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice. (Psalm 55:17).
Does Jesus ever cross your mind? Does He cross your mind even when things are going good, or do you only think of Him when you need something from Him? He is thinking of you.
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end"
(Jeremiah 29:11)
What is on your mind? What are you thinking about?
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